Score: 5

Miranda Sawyer • The Guardian • Sep 28, 2024

"(Series 3) ...Theroux managed to get some interesting stuff out of her. In a crowded sleb-interview market, Theroux is still one of the best. …"

See Full Review

Score: 5

Fiona McCann • Irish Times • Aug 7, 2023

"His “I’m a bit clueless, me” shtick is a little overplayed, but there’s no denying it works. However, it’s the combination of his humoured wheeze and contagious joy in human interaction that makes these deep dives – they often clock in at well over an hour long – strangely easy listening. Theroux meets his guests with empathy combined with a sharp eloquence, and he will bring up thorny subjects, though without imposing them on his guests, and never combatively."

See Full Review

Score: 5

Charlotte Runcie • Telegraph UK • Jun 28, 2023

"Theroux is among the best interviewers in the world...They were funny and sharp sparring partners, sometimes poignant, and often switching between who was interviewing who. It felt like a genuine conversation between clever equals…"

See Full Review

Score: 3

James Marriot • The Times UK • Jun 22, 2023

"It’s not as good, I think, although its hard to put your finger on exactly why. Some strange, alchemical relationship joins a broadcaster and corporation. There is just something so quintessentially BBC about thoughtful, softly spoken Theroux. Spotify feels a bit downmarket for him. Theroux is still a genius, obviously."

See Full Review

Score: 4.9

Patricia Nicol • The Times UK • Jun 11, 2023

"Theroux asking questions of an eclectic, if hardly stellar, line-up...Theroux’s probing prompts disclosure, but it is the resilient, redoubtable Twain who is the star of this encounter. Journalistic qualms aside, however, Shania (real-name Eilleen) is a knockout interviewee. Her extraordinary rags-to-riches story is recounted with grace, clear-eyed candour and only minimal nudging from Theroux. Although I’m uninspired by the prospect of some of Theroux’s future subjects, I will listen, without prejudice, and be prepared to be won over."

See Full Review

Score: 5

Miranda Sawyer • The Guardian • Jun 10, 2023

"The Louis Theroux Podcast is, to all intents, exactly the same as his previous BBC celebrity interview show. The only changes are that we’re given a little more Louis...diligent research...It’s great. Theroux is terrific at his job, as we all know, and this is a great interview."

See Full Review

Score: 4

Eric Brain • Hype Beast • Jun 6, 2023

"...the new podcast is rich in diverse, frank conversation. Only now, it’s more indulgent and personable than ever before. "

See Full Review